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Newcastle United got their first win of the Champions League on Wednesday night and it was empathic.
The Toon Army secured a comprehensive win over the Belgian champions with a commanding performance from start to finish.
Nick Woltemade scored his first Champions League goal for Newscatle as he put the vistsors ahead in the after 17 minutes.
English forward Anthony Gordon increase the lead for Eddie Howe’s men just before the break as he converted a penalty.
Adem Zorgane attempted a shot at goal five minutes into the break but Nick Pope stood strong to deny the Algerian midfielder.
Anthony Gordon scored from the penalty spot again to put the game from the reach of the home side after the hour mark.
Substitute, Harvey Barnes scored his first-ever Champions League goal as scored Newscatle fourth.
Meanwhile, Azerbaijan champions Qarabag continue their impressive start in the competition with a home win.
Abdellah Zoubir and Emmanuel Addai scored in each halve of the match as Qarabag beat Danish champions Copenhagen.
